Race on the Ridge at Chestnut Ridge Metro Park
Posted on: 25 Aug 2014

"Race on the Ridge"

at Chestnut Ridge Metro Park

 

Sunday, July 30, 2023, at High NOON

OMBC Race Series #5

 

REGISTER HERE

2017 Race Photos by Stuart Siegfried

 2016 Race Report by Quickdirt

Race Description:  

Fast and furious, these trails will take you on wicked fun single track PLUS there is a great view of the Columbus skyline from atop the ridge after the apple barn climb.  The Start and Finish of the race begins at the trail head, located in the parking lot off Mason Road. The trail is an 8.65-mile single loop design with approximately 1037’ elevation gain.  In the event of wet weather proceeding the race, the course may be reduced to 6.5-miles in order to eliminate the first couple miles located on the lower section of the trail.

 Trail Conditions, race location

 Race Course Map

Novice Class Racers 8.65 miles: ONE LAP

Sport Class Racers 17.3 miles:  TWO LAPS

E-Bike and Pro/Expert Racers 25.95 miles:  THREE LAPS

OMBC Kids Race 10:00AM:

Balance Bike Course Map  

5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 Course Map

All Finishers will receive an official OMBC finisher’s medal. Division winners will also receive prizes.

Age Divisions 7-8, 9-10, 11-12: (about one mile) Kids racecourse begins on an open field trail and includes singletrack along the edge of the wooded area mostly visible from the start/finish area. Course includes a few dips as well as roots. Ages 9 and up will complete two laps. 

Age Divisions 5-6:  There will be a short field loop mostly visible to parents. Room for passing on a short, flat trail free of roots and rocks to give your young racer and taste of the race experience. Parents are welcome to ride along with their kids as long as they are not interfering with the race.

Age Division, Balance Bike, 3-4: Kids race begins on an open field trail toward the flow track in a visible area from the start/finish. 

Kids and parents are encouraged and welcome to pre-ride the course to determine whether it is suitable and within the ability of your child. Please check with the race director if you can help lead out or sweep behind racers. 

Kids Race Awards:

All finishers will receive a custom OMBC finishers medal 

The top three racers in each division will receive prizes

 

OMBC AWARDS:

Top Three E-Bike, Pro/Expert, Singlespeed Class and all Sport Class racers will receive cash awards according to the OMBC payout chart located on the series information page. Please review this page for that and other important information. 

Pro/Expert and Sport Class Racers are allowed to exchange cash awards for prizes on the prize table. If you cannot stick around to pick up your award, you can pick up your cash envelop at any upcoming OMBC race. No awards will be mailed. 

The TOP THREE of Novice Racers will receive awards from the prize table. You must be present to pick up an award so be sure to stick around.   

All racers who complete at least 5 races are eligible for OMBC Series Awards.

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Packet Pickup: Sunday at 9AM

Kids Races Beginning at 10:00 AM

Kids Race Awards: Immediately following race

Pre Race Meeting 11:50AM

OMBC Series Race: NOON

Awards immediately following race.

OMBC Race Divisions 

Entry Fees:

$5 from every paid adult entry less park fee will benefit Central Ohio Mountain Bike Organization (COMBO)

Online Registration $40     NO Race Day Registration

Novice Youth 12-14, 8-11 divisions Online Registration $20 NO Race Day Registration

Kids Race, 12 and under race is $10. Racers must Register online.

Timing Anklet Fee: All racers will be required to purchase a timing anklet that is good for the entire season. There is a one-time fee of $6. Once you have a timing anklet, you will be required to enter the anklet number for each race when you register online.   

OMBC Point Series Race Plates: $5 refundable fee; If you already have an OMBC race plate, you will be asked to enter the number on bikereg 

Forms of Payment accepted: Credit cards/debit card are only accepted for online registration. 

Local Food Truck Vendor:  TBA

Location:     Chestnut Ridge Mountain Bike Trail

5200 Mason Rd. NW,

Canal Winchester, OH

 

Coordinates: 39.809992, -82.771282

 

Google Map: Driving Directions Link

 

Driving directions:  

If you are coming on race day, please follow the OMBC signs to parking in a large grassy field at the end of the small parking lot. Parking is limited so parking attendants may be there. However, please maximize the available space so everyone has a place to park. Thanks for your cooperation.

 

From the Cleveland/Akron Area

Continue onto I-71 S

140 mi

Take exit 107 on the left for Interstate 70 E toward Wheeling

0.428 mi

Merge onto I-70 E

3.32 mi

Take exit 105A to merge onto US-33 E/Southeast Expy toward Lancaster

Continue to follow US-33 E

10.2 mi

Take the Diley Rd exit toward Hill Rd

0.391 mi

Turn right onto Diley Rd

1,240 ft

Continue onto Hill Rd NW

1,306 ft

Turn left onto Waterloo Rd NW

0.866 mi

Take the 2nd left onto Winchester Rd NW

1.43 mi

Turn right onto Mason Rd NW

Destination is on the left

Driving time: 2.5 hours

 

From the Columbus Area
Take the ramp to Interstate 270 S/Wheeling

0.350 mi

Keep left at the fork, follow signs for I-270 S and merge onto I-270 S

17.4 mi

Take exit 46B to merge onto US-33 E towardLancaster

7.44 mi

Take the Diley Rd exit toward Hill Rd

0.391 mi

Turn right onto Diley Rd

1,240 ft

Continue onto Hill Rd NW

1,306 ft

Turn left onto Waterloo Rd NW

0.866 mi

Take the 2nd left onto Winchester Rd NW

1.43 mi

Turn right onto Mason Rd NW

Destination is on the left

Driving time: 45 minutes (max)

 

From the Cincinnati Area

Take the Interstate 71 N ramp on the left to Columbus

1,266 ft

Merge onto I-71 N

99.4 mi

Take exit 101 to merge onto I-270 E toward Dayton/Wheeling

8.80 mi

Take exit 46 to merge onto US-33 E toward Lancaster

7.40 mi

Take the Diley Rd exit toward Hill Rd

0.391 mi

Turn right onto Diley Rd

1,240 ft

Continue onto Hill Rd NW

1,306 ft

Turn left onto Waterloo Rd NW

0.866 mi

Take the 2nd left onto Winchester Rd NW

1.43 mi

Turn right onto Mason Rd NW

Destination is on the left

Driving time: 2 hours

 Lodging:  N/A

Camping on-site: N/A

2014 Race Preview by Quickdirt

2014 Race Report by Quickdirt

2014 Photo's by Nicolette Worboy

2014 Photo's by Cindy Gay